FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Stonyfell Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Stonyfell Small Business Loans
Stonyfell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Stonyfell Business Loans
What is the Larger Stonyfell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.